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I changed the photo location. I will upload them to the TinBoats dedicated server. They will not be sitting on just any 3rd party hosting solution....
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Please add your Jon boat conversion in this section. The more Conversions we get, the more resourceful this will become for all new people trying to...
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Friendly reminder Guys and Gals, This section is for modification and conversion threads only , If you have a specific question about a thread posted...
I am probably overthinking this but on my project I will need to replace the transom. I will be laminating two pieces of 3/4 material to get a 1-1/2...
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Another trick is to coat the hole ID with sealer such as 3M 4200, or in my case Locktite polyurethane roof sealant (much cheaper).
Bought this Wednesday after work. Going to go pick it up tomorrow morning and bring it to the new shop. Hope to start teardown next week....
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Looks like I will be heading to the Dallas ft worth area in the next few days to get materials and make a trade for a Hummingbird 997c si graph. Now...
This is my first aluminum boat....Been in a kayak but i'm getting older so just looking for maybe something eaiser.....so here we go... Gregor first...
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Shoot, if you just put the seat tops back you have a classic looking boat that will be great on the water. Other than handling the maintenance items...
Well I recently got a Tracker Topper 1436 but I don’t pick it up for three weeks. I decided that in that time I would build a rod holder rack. I also...
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Well that’s about finished. Just a few things left but still not bad for an old aluminum army cot.
I have recently discovered this 15hp diesel outboard. They want $2800 for it new and its comes from china. Does anyone have any experience...
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I think I'd let somebody else try it first. One big cylinder stroking back and forth is likely to cause a lot of vibration. I like diesel motors and...
Brand New Member, Been a lurker for years. Recently bought an 88 Tracker TXS 17ft with a trailer for $600 (no motor) and just started tearing it down...
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Finally got some time to get the transom wood out. It came out in one piece but was soft in places.
I just purchased a 1945 duratech model V12, serial #16113. How or where can I find the specs for this boat? There is also another plate above that...
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Duratech did not start making boats until maybe 1950 or 1951. I can help you identify it with a bit more information. I have three (3) of them.
1955,...
Putting a casting deck on my 1542. I’m wondering how close to center do I need my trolling motor. Not a ton of room to angle it and get it centered....
Quarantine time was a perfect excuse to recycle an 18-year-old JD lawn tractor and a 1969 Sears 15 ft Jon Boat.
If anyone has information or real...
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It is belt-driven. I turned the mower transmission 90 degrees and used the 5 speed forward drive axel to power a lower pulley. Then transfer power up...
After looking through literally every build on the Link for Boat Modifications , I'm ready to start my build. Earlier this summer, after browsing the...
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My '50 boat (tan & maroon) isn a little above that
This is a 1992 Alumacraft with a 1990 25 hp Johnson outboard. It has not been used in 12 years and has been in mid Virginia weather the entire time....
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Those Johnson/ Evinrude motors of those vintage are work horses. Bet dollars to donuts it will run. If a visual inspection is ok and no water in the...
